Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes

lululemon athletica Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $13.34M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 192.9%, from -$14.36M to $13.34M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes shows an upward trend with a 79.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests tax expenses were recorded but not yet paid, while a decrease indicates the utilization of deferred tax assets or payment of previously deferred liabilities.

Detailed definition

Represents the non-cash impact on operating cash flow resulting from timing differences between financial reporting and...

Peer comparison

Common across all capital-intensive industries; peers often show fluctuations based on tax legislation and capital investment cycles.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_income_taxes

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$5.18M-$3.04M$28.38M-$57.45M$53.38M
YoY Change-158.7%>999%-302.4%+192.9%
Range-$57.45M$53.38M
CAGR+79.2%
Avg YoY Growth+191.2%
Median YoY Growth+17.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is lululemon athletica's increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes?
lululemon athletica (LULU) reported increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes of $13.34M in Q4 2025.
How has lululemon athletica's increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes changed year-over-year?
lululemon athletica's increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes increased by 192.9% year-over-year, from -$14.36M to $13.34M.
What is the long-term trend for lululemon athletica's increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), lululemon athletica's increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes has grown at a 79.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.18M to $53.38M.
What does increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes mean?
The change in cash flow caused by differences between when taxes are recorded for accounting and when they are paid to authorities.